Macro

Dollar index climbs to 99.3; gold nears $4,540 on supply shock fears

The DXY broke through 99.3—a one-month high and up over 1% on the week. Gold surged to record highs near $4,540. Iran-war-induced supply shocks are boosting both the dollar and safe-haven demand simultaneously.

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